Application Development Representative

Job Requisition ID: 56941
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This role is located in our European Technology Center (Ghent / Zwijnaarde) and requires on\-site presence. This role will help develop applications for Eastman's portolio of sustainable polymer solutions in the many different market segments (Durables, Cosmetics, Eyewear, Medical, Packaging, …)

Specific responsibilities include:

• Be the application development and technical expert for a specific or variety of market segments and its applications


• Keep up to date with market, application and processing technology developments including competitive material and competing technology developments


• Define market specific unmet needs / deficiencies knowledgeable about industry relevant secondary operations


• In\-depth knowledge on co\-polyester chemistry and how it relates to the end\-use applications (or willingness to dive into the chemistry)


• Understanding of market trends and develop/promote innovative solutions meeting these requirements.


• Work close to Technical Service colleagues promoting customer trials and evaluations.


• Provide technical product training to customers, distributors and sales \& marketing teams


• Participate in, align with and influence the strategy of the segment team in collaboration with the marketing department.


• Support market facing StageGate projects and lead related technical activities internally and externally


• Responsible for material recommendations converting the voice of the customer into “Critical To Quality”\-parameters driving product selection and development


• Help develop technical marketing materials for customer engagement


• Partner with Product Development team to deliver products meeting market needs and adding value to Eastman

• MSc in Polymer chemistry \& processing, Material Science or Mechanical Engineering preferred


• \> 10 years of industrial experience with an in\-depth knowledge of specific applications and market trends


• Experience in plastic processing technologies \& related secondary operations


• Experience with polymer testing and material characterization


• Excellent customer facing experience


• Excellent communication and documentation skills


• Experience in delivering complex technical presentations


• Project leadership experience preferred


• Marketing and/or business acumen preferred


• Demonstrated strategic and innovative thinking with a desire to solve problems


• Fluency in English is mandatory and Dutch is preferred.

It’s about growth and your long\-term success. At Eastman, your career path can take many routes—each offering growth opportunities, competitive salary and benefits, and a globally growing work environment. Eastman fosters a culture of diversity steeped in teamwork and employee involvement, a place where dedicated individuals turn great ideas into materials that make a difference in everyday life. We support and encourage one another and believe that leveraging diversity in our thoughts and experiences allows us to excel in business.

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